Manager, Security Operations

Vanta
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience leading security operations in a SaaS/cloud environment and applying AI to security processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience leading security operations teams in SaaS/cloud environments
    — “Strong security operations experience, with emphasis on implementing security controls in a SaaS and cloud environment
  • Individuals who have led incident response efforts as incident commander
    — “Experience with incident response, including acting as incident commander for security incidents
  • Professionals skilled in defining detection and observability strategies for security events
    — “Experience in crafting detections and observability strategies for security events
  • Candidates who have worked with AI to improve security protocols and team efficiency
    — “Experience with leveraging AI to improve security processes
  • Candidates who can lead globally while maintaining transparency and trust internally
    — “Strong leadership experience in security and an ability to lead a global team from a foundation of transparency and trust

Things to consider

  • The role requires leading a global team despite being a remote U.S.-based position
    — “reporting to the Director of Security, to lead our exceptionally talented Security Engineering team
  • Compliance with industry regulations is a key expectation and responsibility
    — “familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) and experience ensuring compliance

How to stand out

  • Highlight AI-driven improvements in security protocols and incident response frameworks
    — “Leverage AI to improve efficiency of team processes, and improve the maturity of the overall security program
  • Demonstrate leadership in defining and implementing detection and observability strategies
    — “Help define the strategy for Vanta’s security operations team, and empower the team to implement robust security protocols
  • Showcase experience in cross-functional collaboration toward security goals
    — “Ability to build trust and strong partnerships internally with internal teams toward security goals
  • Emphasize your ability to prioritize risk remediation aligned with business goals
    — “Ability to assess and analyze security risks comprehensively, considering both business impact and technical impact
  • Demonstrate a track record of identifying and implementing new security processes and technologies
    — “Identify, develop, and implement new processes in our security operations program
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Manager

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What success looks like

  • Leading a team of security operations analysts
  • Implementing robust security protocols
  • Improving security maturity
Typical background
Experience in security operationsLeadership in security

Skills & requirements

Required

Security OperationsIncident ResponseAi-first SecurityCloud SecurityComplianceDetection And Response StrategySecurity Controls Implementation

Preferred

GDPRISO 27001NIST 800-53

Stack & domain

Security OperationsIncident ResponseAICloud EnvironmentIncident CommanderRisk AssessmentComplianceDetection And Response StrategyLeadershipTeam ManagementCommunicationProblem-solvingStrategic ThinkingSecurityCloud

About the role

Original posting from Vanta via Ashby

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. 

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Security Operations, reporting to the Director of Security, to lead our exceptionally talented Security Engineering team.

Vanta’s Security Operations team provides essential security operational services, including configuring, monitoring, and maintaining our security tools and infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for leading the Security Operations team and assisting with incident response, setting our detection and response strategy, and assisting with investigations. You’ll also work cross-functionally to ensure we maintain compliance and improve our secure maturity.

What you’ll do as a Manager, Security Operations at Vanta:

  • Lead and grow a team of the best security operations analysts in the world, with a view of security that is AI-first, human-centric, and trust-based.
  • Help define the strategy for Vanta’s security operations team, and empower the team to implement robust security protocols and stay ahead of emerging threats.
  • Leverage AI to improve efficiency of team processes, and improve the maturity of the overall security program.
  • Lead and drive incident response from detection, remediation, to prevention
  • Identify, develop, and implement new processes in our security operations program
  • Identify new technologies and emerging threats for our organization, and plan a technology-driven approach to addressing new risks

How to be successful in this role:

  • Strong leadership experience in security and an ability to lead a global team from a foundation of transparency and trust.
  • Strong security operations experience, with emphasis on implementing security controls in a SaaS and cloud environment.
  • Experience in crafting detections and observability strategies for security events.
  • Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53) and experience ensuring compliance.
  • Experience with leveraging AI to improve security processes.
  • Experience with incident response, including acting as incident commander for security incidents.
  • Ability to assess and analyze security risks comprehensively, considering both business impact and technical impact; Ability to prioritize risk remediation with consideration to business goals and objectives.
  • Ability to build trust and strong partnerships internally with internal teams toward security goals.
  • Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact.

What you can expect as a Vanta’n:

  • Industry-competitive salary and equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
  • 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
  • Health & wellness stipend
  • Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
  • Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
  • Family planning benefits
  • Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
  • 11 company-paid holidays
  • Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!
  • Offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.

#LI-remote

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.

About Vanta

We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. 

Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.

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Source: Vanta careers (Ashby)

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